Divisional commissioner writes to Maha-Metro seeking route extension

Pune divisional commissioner Chandrakant Dalvi has sent a letter to the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation (Maha-Metro) to extend the Vanaz- Ramwadi Metro route for another seven kilometres till Wagholi under the ambitious project.

Dalvi had received several applications and letters from the residents and public representatives of the eastern suburbs, where there is a dense population. Their demand was that the route be extended to cater to the bustling population in that area. Responding to Dalvi’s appeal that aims to develop the fringe area as well as reduce traffic congestion, the Maha-Metro has sent a proposal for approval from the urban development (UD) department, asking to include the route into the additional detailed project report (DPR). The body has also made additional financial provisions for this.

Talking to
Pune Mirror, Dalvi said, “We are following up on the letter and expecting a positive reply. I have been informed by the Maha- Metro authorities that the state government would take a final decision.”

As per the letter, this extension will help more commuters reach their respective workplaces in Kharadi IT parks, BPO companies in Wagholi and Sanaswadi-Ranjangaon MIDC areas. The idea is to make the project more viable and feasible. The letter suggests that Maha- Metro should implement this proposal in the larger interest of the people.

Dalvi continued, “When the Metro project was readied in 2008, Pune hardly saw any growth beyond Chandan Nagar. But now, the population has drastically increased beyond Kharadi and Wagholi.”

Manish Bhankale, an IT employee working in Kharadi, shared, “I travel from Sahakar Nagar to Kharadi for work every day. But, the Metro route ends at Ramwadi, which does not help much. I have to catch a bus to reach Kharadi IT Park, where around 30,000 people like me work. Therefore, there is a need to extend the route till Wagholi.”

Meanwhile, Maha-Metro confirmed receiving the letter from Dalvi. Brijesh Dixit, managing director of Maha-Metro, informed, “We have received the letter from the divisional commissioner and have forwarded it to the UD department of both state and union governments for approval. As per the current DPR, we have given priority to start the Metro work. After completing at least 50 per cent of phase-I and phase II construction, a fresh DPR of extension of seven kilometres can be drafted. However, all this depends on the availability of funds.”

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